Rick Santorum’s wife has given a rare interview to American television to
defend the Republican presidential hopeful against claims that he is
“anti-women”.

On the eve of the Illinois primary Karen Santorum told CNN that her husband’s
opposition to contraception and abortion would not translate into government
policy were he to become the Republican candidate and go on to defeat
President Obama in the November election.

The social conservatism which Mr Santorum, a conservative Catholic wears on
his sleeve along with his strong Christianity has lost him popularity with
women voters. According to a Washington Post-ABC poll, Republican
female